About
Walk into Aquatic Solutions in West Monroe, Louisiana, and one of the first things you'll notice is the koi pond near the entrance, setting the tone for a store that takes aquatic life seriously. Owner Dave has been a fixture in the local fishkeeping community for well over two decades, and his passion for marine aquatics is the engine that drives this operation. The showroom aquariums are genuinely breathtaking — display tanks that double as living art, including a 20-year-old grouper with enough personality (and crankiness) to warrant his own warning sign about tapping the glass.
Saltwater is the heart of what Aquatic Solutions does best. The coral selection draws enthusiasts from across the region, with everything from green star polyps to more exotic specimens on display. Marine fish, eels fed right in front of customers, and live rock round out a lineup that reviewers consistently call impressive.
Dave personally helped one customer transform a modest 10-gallon freshwater setup into a thriving small saltwater ecosystem, a testament to the hands-on guidance that defines the shop. Beyond retail, the store offers full tank setup and ongoing maintenance services. Dave and his crew will install an aquarium in your home, help you get it cycled and stocked, and come back to service it when needed.
They even ship tanks directly to customers. For freshwater hobbyists, pretreated water is available at just 50 cents a gallon — a practical touch that busy fishkeepers appreciate. The atmosphere is warm and family-oriented, complete with a shop dog named Maggie who greets visitors.
Pricing is competitive — multiple reviewers note that Aquatic Solutions matches or beats online retailers. While the store's primary focus is saltwater fish and coral, Dave can special-order virtually anything not in stock. For anyone in northeast Louisiana looking for a dedicated saltwater shop with real expertise and genuine community roots, Aquatic Solutions delivers.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- 20-year-old resident grouper in a stunning display tank
- Koi pond greeting visitors at the entrance
- Full saltwater tank setup and ongoing maintenance services
- Pretreated freshwater available at 50 cents per gallon
- Owner Dave has over 20 years of marine aquatics expertise
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Absolutely wonderful place to shop. Great people!!?”
— Bill Blackwell5.0Edited 2 months ago“Very knowledgeable and helpful staff...Helped me as much as possible and answered all my questions...thks guys ,I will be back soon .”
— Rodney S Ogden4.0a year ago“So many beautiful fish and coral! We loved it!”
— L. Estes5.0a year ago“Dave is awesome ! I had a small 10 gallon and help me turn into a small saltwater experience in my home. Looking for a 30 gallon because of how help and knowledge. Incredible store”
— Frankie Thomas5.0a year ago“Very nice store selling mainly saltwater fish and coral. Very knowledgeable staff.”
— Jo Lynn Johnson5.0a year ago“Dave and his crew did a fantastic job on my tank service! Thank you so much! If anyone needs their fish tank serviced or want to get an awsome salt water setup give them a call or go by and see them!”
— Clint Cox5.02 years ago“Great place, lots of fish nice people”
— Josh Armfield5.02 years ago“Great service”
— Julia Laborde5.02 years ago“I absolutely love this store. The owner is super knowledgeable and friendly and you have to meet the puppers <3 she's a doll. Helped me with my first tank and took the time to explain everything. You won't find better prices around town or even online. It's just a family kind of atmosphere that I enjoy. I try to stop in every time I'm in town. Pictured is my Lil gsp he gifted me. My first coral of many now.”
— Dani Renee5.02 years ago“Always willingtohelpyouanywaypossiple andalwalsgivesmegreatadviceaboutmytank”
— Gregory Willis5.0Edited 2 years ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (318) 388-3649 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Aquatic Solutions.